Preview: Exceptional Mother's Day Dining at InterContinental Hong Kong

$THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill - Mother\'s Day$ 10 Apr 2013

Exceptional Mother's Day Dining at InterContinental Hong Kong

HONG KONG, April 9, 2013 --- On Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12th) InterContinental Hong Kong pays tribute to Moms with special lunch and dinner celebrations at its five diverse restaurants.

Treat mom and the family to a memorable lunch or dinner at one of the hotel’s celebrated restaurants, which include three Michelin starred restaurants --- Yan Toh Heen and THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill (1-star each) and SPOON by Alain Ducasse (2-stars). Alternatively, for an innovative new style Japanese dining experience, dine at NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong or Harbourside, which is acclaimed for its spectacular buffets. The Lobby Lounge which provides a stunning panorama for Afternoon Tea.

All of our restaurants offer dramatic dining and spectacular harbourviews for a truly memorable Mother’s Day celebration.

SPOON by Alain Ducasse

SPOON Mother's Day Brunch

The 2-Michelin star SPOON by Alain Ducasse offers a sophisticated, yet relaxed family style dining experience for Sunday Mother’s Day Lunch with traditional French regional delicacies created by SPOON Executive Chef Philippe Duc.

Select from two buffet areas – one showcasing Breakfast Favourites with freshly baked breads, croissants and condiments; the other featuring Country French “Campagnard” style items including traditional French terrines (such as duck foie gras and paté en croute), marinated salmon, cured ham sliced from the bone and a selection of gourmet French cheeses with condiments. Then, select a main course from the á la carte menu (Roasted Beef with green asparagus; a Cookpot of local market fruits and vegetables; Atlantic Cod with white coco beans, piquillos and shellfish; or Rack of Lamb with spring vegetables). Finally, save room for the Dessert Buffet with a selection of homemade pastries and sweets, served with coffee or tea.

SPOON Sunday Brunch is inclusive of a glass of sparkling wine, followed by wine with lunch (with a choice of 2 white wines and 2 red wines selected by Chief Sommelier Mathieu Ginglardi), plus fresh juices and freshly brewed coffee or tea.

HK$888 per adult / HK$618 per child under 12 years old
12:00 noon - 2:30pm

SPOON Mother's Day Dinner
Enjoy a 6-course set dinner HK$1,588 per person created by SPOON Executive Chef Philippe Duc showcasing Chilled Green Pea soup with crispy vegetables; Langoustine with Caviar; Line Caught Sea Bass with Girolles and Fresh Almonds; Farm-raised Veal Filet Mignon with Green Asparagus and New Potatoes; and for dessert, Poached Rhubarb with Strawberry Juice.

SPOON Sommelier Mathieu Ginglardi is proposing a wine pairing option at either HK$488 or HK$688 per person.

The a la carte menu is also available.

6:00pm-11:00pm

Harbourside

Mother’s Day Sunday Champagne Brunch
Free-flowing Perrier-Jouet Champagne, wine, beer, fresh juices and soft drinks are just the start of Hong Kong’s most elaborate Mother’s Day Brunch, with hand-made sushi and freshly sliced sashimi, lobster, “action stations” with Peking duck, pan-fried Foie Gras,Asian dishes, home-made Indian curries, Chinese noodles and Italian pasta, a carving station and freshly made dim sum. The buffet also includes a selection of the finest ham and salami from Italy and Spain and imported cheese from France.

A decadent dessert buffet includes hot soufflés, crepes made-to-order and a chocolate fountain, plus an extravagant assortment of freshly baked pastries and cakes.

Each mother will receive a rose with our compliments.

HK$ 888 per adult (inclusive of free-flowing Champagne, wine & beer)

HK$ 838 per adult (inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages)

HK$ 588 per child under 12 years old

11:30am - 3:00pm

Mother’s Day Seafood & Sushi Dinner Buffet
Indulge in a tempting international buffet with fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as cold fresh seafood including lobster, scallops and prawns. See our chefs in action as they make pan-fried Foie Gras and Peking Duck. Select from Indian, Asian and Western options, with a carving station showcasing fresh fish and beef. Save room for the dessert buffet, which features chocolate fountains, homemade desserts, an ice cream sundae station, as well as made-to-order crepes and waffles.

Each mother will receive a rose with our compliments.

1st seating: 5:30pm – 8:00pm / 2nd seating: 8:30pm – 11:00pm

HK$838 per adult

HK$588 per child under 12 years old

NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong

NOBU Mother’s Day Set Lunch:
For a special Mother’s Day treat, try our NOBU Sunday Lunch Set (5-courses including

a selection of Appetizers (choose 4 of 8 choices), Salad (select 1 of 4 options), Main Dish (choose 1 of 6 choices), Your Choice of Rice, Noodles or Sushi Assortment, followed by Dessert (choose 1 of 8 choices).

HK$588 per person

HK$738 with free-flowing NOBU sake.

NOBU Mini Bento box HK$200 per child under 12 years old,

inclusive of Tamago Sashimi, Ikura Donburi, Salmon or Chicken Kushiyaki and Miso Soup

12 noon – 2:30pm

NOBU Mother’s Day Dinner:

Sample a 7-course Omakase Dinner at HK$1,038 per person created by NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong Executive Chef Erik Idos using premium ingredients.

The NOBU Mother’s Day dinner menu features Scallop Tataki with Caviar / truffle miso, sudachi foam, followed by Botan Ebi / ume sorbet, shiso dressing, served with Nama Toro / spicy miso finger lime dressing. Next is Crispy Langoustines / kataifi, yuzu kosho; followed by Pan-seared Arctic Char / coriander jalapeño dressing and then U.S. Prime Beef / wasabi salsa. To wind down the meal,

a Sushi Assortment and Clear Soup. Finally, for dessert, ALMOND MORI / almond soup & gelato, bird’s nest, snow fungus jelly.

6:00pm-11:00pm

Alternatively, select from the a la carte menu at both lunch and dinner.

THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill

THE STEAK HOUSE Mother’s Day Lunch
includes an elaborate Salad Bar, Lobster Bisque, a selection of charcoal grilled items, a tempting dessert buffet, plus fresh juices and decadent milkshakes. Also inclusive of free-flowing Perrier-Jouet Champagne and two different red and white wines.

Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th

HK$788 per adult (with free-flowing Champagne and our Sommelier’s selection of wine)

HK$628 (with free-flowing fresh juices, soft drinks and milkshakes)

HK$498 per child 12 years old and under

12:00 noon – 2:30pm

Mother's Day Dinner

The 4-course set dinner menu by STEAK HOUSE Chef Calvin Choi at HK$1,288 per person, is inclusive of a glass of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rosé Champagne, France, NV. Begin the meal with a Hot Shellfish Marine Sampler (Tiger Prawn, King Crab, Boston Lobster Tail, Little Neck Clam) & Crabmeat Caviar, followed by .New England Chowder with Cherry Stone Clams. For the main course, choose between Charcoal Grilled Australian G8 Wagyu Tenderloin (5 oz) & Deep-fried Truffle Lobster Claw, served with White & Green Asparagus or Roasted Rock Lobster & Thermidor with Heirloom Tomato Salad.

For dessert, Executive Pastry Chef Cyril Dupuis has created a spectacular dessert called “Spring Pastels”, which is comprised of Vanilla, Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Cake. This unique dessert has an almond vanilla biscuit as the base, with layers of vanilla ganache, passion fruit Sichuan pepper jelly, vanilla sponge cake and white chocolate mousse. It is topped with pink chocolate icing and decorative pearlised and silver chocolate dragée candies. Ginger ice cream with pink crumble is served on the side.

The a la carte dinner menu is also available.

6:00pm-11:00pm

Yan Toh Heen

Mother's Day Lunch
Bring the family to Yan Toh Heen to sample the acclaimed 1- Michelin star Cantonese cuisine of Executive Chef Lau Yiu Fai.

At lunchtime, select from a choice of 6-course set lunch menus (at either HK$398 to HK$618 per person).

Alternatively enjoy the extensive a la carte selections (with an HK$280 minimum charge per person).

1st seating: 11:30am – 1:30pm / 2nd seating: 1:45pm – 3:00pm

Mother's Day Dinner

Chef Lau is creating a special 8-course Cantonese feast (for a minimum of four persons)

priced at HK$888, HK$1,088 and HK$1,588 per person (depending on the choice of soups which include Double Boiled Matsutake Mushrooms and Cabbage, Lobster with Crab Roe and Egg White Soup and Braised Imperial Bird’s Nest with Fish Maw).

The menu begins with Barbecued Suckling Pig and Assorted Mushrooms, Black Fungus with Yuzu Dressing. Following the choice of soups is Wok-fried Prawns with Porcini and Asparagus; Steamed Eastern Star Garoupa; Crispy Chicken Flavored with Golden Garlic; Braised Mushrooms with Conpoy and Baby Cabbage and Fried Rice with Scallops, Yunnan Ham and Celery. For dessert, enjoy Double Boiled Black Glutinous Rice in Whole Coconut and Chilled Jelly with Chrysanthemum and Lycium.

The extensive a la carte menu is also available.

Lobby Lounge

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

There is no place more spectacular to enjoy afternoon tea with mom than in InterContinental Hong Kong’s Lobby Lounge, renowned for its dramatic panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. On Sunday, May 12th, enjoy contemporary classical music performed by our quartet, while taking in the stunning views. Our Afternoon Tea Set showcases Parisian style pastries created by Executive Pastry Chef Cyril Dupuis. It also includes a selection of mini sandwiches, freshly baked warm scones with clotted cream and jam, all served with our selection of the finest international teas by Mariage Frère of France. Alternatively try our "Red Box" Chinese Tea Set, which is a delicious Asian inspired alternative. The stunning 3-tiered Chinese lacquered basket features one tier of savoury items and middle and bottom tiers of Chinese pastries, cakes and tarts made with traditional ingredients, such as lotus paste and mango -- all served with a selection of premium Chinese teas.

Parisian Style Afternoon Tea Set
HK$588 for two persons / HK$348 for one person

Red Box Chinese Tea Set
HK$588 for two persons / HK$348 for one person

1:30pm - 3:45pm / 3:45pm – 6:00pm

Please add 10% service to all prices.

For reservations, please call InterContinental Hong Kong at Tel: +852 2313 2323

or e-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com

Fax: +852 2739-4546 / E-mail: hongkong@interconti.com /

Website: www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com / www.intercontinental.com

InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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